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All You Need To Know About Peace Lilies And Spirituality

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Peace Lilies

If you’re looking for a plant to help balance the energy in your home, bring a calm and soothing effect to your day, and look good while doing it, then you may want to adopt a peace lily or two.

Peace lilies are found in tropical areas around the world. They have come to represent purity, hope, peace, sympathy, and healing in individuals, making them the perfect spiritual plant.

In this article, we will discuss peace lilies and the spirituality behind them. So keep reading! We have everything you need to know about peace lilies and spirituality.

Spiritual Symbolism Of Peace Lillies

Peace lilies symbolize several specific characteristics related to humans; thus, they have become a powerful spiritual symbol. They represent purity, fertility, peace, healing, innocence, prosperity, and hope.

As they hold such significant symbolic value, they are often used as gifts that people pass on as a sign of beauty, innocence, rebirth, sympathy, and virtue.

The peace lily blooms more than once per year. As it lives in a continuous cycle of losing old flowers and blooming new ones, it is a perfect symbolic representation of rebirth. The peace lily helps remind us of the natural circle of life and the continuous growth cycle we go through.

Another symbol associated with the peace lily is patience. It reminds us that even when going through a tough time, we can have hope for the future. Its white flowers symbolize the purity that we each have within us and the sacredness behind human fertility.

Thus, these beautiful plants represent many personal and spiritual qualities in an individual. Whether you are gifted the flower as a present or buy it for yourself, it has become a potent reminder of unique characteristics we all strive for in life.

Peace Lilies Spiritual Meaning

As we are all on our own spiritual journey through life, the peace lily can hold multiple meanings, varying from person to person. Individuals will feel connected to whatever…

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Moon Phase for Monday Jun 10th and Tuesday Jun 11th, 2024

I am trying a new website for the current moon phase. Please let me know in the comments if you like it or not. Thank you for your time in letting me know your preface. A) nineplanets.org or B) moongiant.com (which is down for some reason today) C) Both

Source: nineplanets.org

Northern Hemisphere

June 10, 2024

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 4.06 days old and 16.68% illuminated with a tilt of 144.399°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 394,294.18 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for today is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Moon Phase Details:

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 4.06 days

Moon illumination: 16.68%

Moon tilt: 144.399°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 394,294.18 km

Moon sign: Leo

Southern Hemisphere

11 June 2024

The current moon phase for June 11th, 2024 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 5.09 days old and 25.05% illuminated with a tilt of 149.729°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 398,362.98 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for June 11th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Moon Phase Details:

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 5.09 days

Moon illumination: 25.05%

Moon tilt: 149.729°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 398,362.98 km

Moon sign: Leo

More about Waxing Crescent phase →

Merry meet dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests, Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

I am healing slowly but at least I can use the fingers on my left hand to type a little bit now. I am not ready to do tomorrow posts yet. I will return to doing the tomorrow posts as soon as I feel comfortable doing so. Found out after going to Urgent Care that I managed to hurt my next fairly bad also. Which explains why I cannot sit at my computer or anywhere else for that matter without quite a bit of pain and a pounding headache. As my dearest friend, Lady Rhiannon, keeps telling me for over 20 years I have to slow down and be more aware of what is a round me before I start walking.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!

Merry part until we merry meet again!

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, June 9 to Saturday, June 15, 2024

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

All Signs

This week is challenging because everyone is a bit grumpy. Of course, grumpiness is a choice. It’s true that certain circumstances are upsetting, but we have the choice of how to react. If I choose to be grumpy -the first person who suffers is me. I’m the first casualty. Then others are next. I might feel guilty for my behavior and justify it by validating my right to be being grumpy. Grrr. And so it goes. But if I choose not to be grumpy – I’ll be happier! Others will be happier! Each of us has this power of choice. Every day. This week will be the test. To grump or not to grump – that is the question.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a fast-paced week. You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see. You’re keen to read, write and learn new things. You might teach. Despite the fact that this week has its challenges, more than other signs, you have the good fortune of being able to appreciate your daily surroundings in a real, genuine way. Nevertheless, expect power struggles about money, earnings and cash flow; perhaps these confrontations are about something that you own, perhaps a possession. Someone might dispute the ownership, or harm your assets. Ironically, it’s timely for you to downsize and let go of what you don’t need. (Lighten up!)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This week will bring challenges your way. No question. For starters, you have a strong focus on money and possessions. (These are things you don’t take casually. Money matters.) And of course, you care about what you own, especially your antiques and collectibles. You also care about your property. These areas might or might not be why you’ll find yourself in a confrontation with an authority figure this week. Be careful because this clash could make you suffer defeat. (It’s a ruthless energy at play.) Initially, you might want to transform things and make them better, but you encounter an opposition. Grrr. Things could get nasty. Remember: Your first loss is your cheapest loss.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is you have the advantage over all the other signs because the Sun, your ruler Mercury, Venus and lucky Jupiter are all in your sign! (Major horseshoes!) This makes things flow easily for you and boosts your good fortune. Furthermore, you’ll attract money, gifts and favours to you. That’s the good news. The bad news is that fiery Mars, in a hidden part of your chart, is at odds with Pluto, which will create opposition with others, especially at universities or with travel issues, or publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Steer clear of controversial subjects! Dealings with parents and bosses could be stressful. Don’t ask for approval or permission. Just wait.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

I think you’ll handle the aggro of this week because you’re keeping a low profile. Most of the planets in your chart are “hiding” right now. But not all. Fiery Mars (which is tied up with your ego) is in your House of Friendships and Groups, and it’s at odds with Pluto. This is not the time to push your agenda with others, especially clubs and organizations. (This includes competitive sports.) Furthermore, Mercury is at odds with Saturn, which means legal matters might be stalled in the water. You might feel discouraged dealing with universities, foreign countries, other cultures and medical matters. Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

A tricky part about this week is that for starters, it’s a popular time for you. You’re more active seeing friends and interacting with clubs and organizations. On top of that, your ambition is aroused, which means you’re pushing into various areas with more enthusiasm than usual. However, you might encounter criticism from a friend or a group. (If there is one sign who hates criticism – it’s you. You thrive on compliments!) Plus, you have issues related to taxes, shared property and insurance matters that might be depressing. Meanwhile, power struggles with partners, friends and bosses are also draining. “Et tu, Brute?” Tread water this week. (Read All Signs above.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

There’s no doubt that this is a challenging week for everyone, including you. However, on the upside, with four planets at the top of your chart, you look capable, attractive and appealing to others. You’ve got your game face on. (This is an advantage.) Nevertheless, conversations with partners and close friends will be challenging and difficult. Don’t take things to heart. Keep in mind that everyone is dealing with a lot of stress this week. Meanwhile, power struggles about politics, religion or ideological issues are also in the mix. This can be draining. Steer clear of these if you can. Get out into nature because this rejuvenates you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Many Librans work in the law or politics because you’re skilled in these areas. (You’re good with words and quick to see all sides of an issue.) Nevertheless, it is precisely these areas that might create problems with someone this week, especially related to your job, your health or even a pet. Regardless of what you think, someone older or more experienced might pull rank. You might face criticism and resistance. In addition to which, power struggles with romantic partners (or your kids) about shared property, shared responsibilities or funding might also be a sticky wicket. Try to avoid these areas this week. Take the high ground. (The view is better.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Patience is a virtue. The irony is that the only way we can cultivate patience is by having it tested. If you’re relaxing on a beach while someone serves you delicious drinks with pink parasols in them as you watch waves breaking in a shimmering sun set – you don’t need to be patient. You need patience when people are irritating, you’re running late, you encounter unexpected obstacles and then your car breaks down on a busy bridge during rush hour. (If you can think of a way to add tangled Christmas tree lights to this scenario – even better.) Be patient with loved ones this week, especially partners. Expect discouraging news about financial matters. This too, shall pass.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This week Mercury along with other planets is opposite your sign opposing you. Furthermore, Mercury is at odds with Saturn. This is the classic situation for discouragement and tough times dealing with older family members. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, power struggles related to your health, a pet or your job might become an issue. It’s all a bit much. (It will drive some to Bingo.) The thing to keep in mind is that the challenges and stresses that you encounter this week are temporary. It’s not “The way things are.” It’s “The way things are this week.” It’s important to get that into perspective. Speaking of perspective, five years from now, how much will any of this matter? Think about this.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

If you read All Signs above, you know this week is challenging. People will be grumpy, irritated and quick to anger. Circumstances might be difficult. Fortunately, more than any sign in the zodiac, you exemplify the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” (Oh sure, “the tough” can also “go shopping.”) You’re not a quitter. You can handle adversity. Be patient with your kids. Be patient with your romantic partners. Don’t let issues that are work-related or related to your pet or even related to your health get you down. The saving grace to know is that this is a temporary speedbump. Ironically, your health and your job are going to improve immensely this year and next year as well! Count on this.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be aware right from the get go that this week will have its challenges dealing with kids as well romantic partners. Issues related to the cost of vacations, social outings and sports-related matters might also create arguments. As if that weren’t enough, power struggles within the family are also taking place because increased chaos and activity on the home front are building up at this time. Do not be part of the problem. Work to be part of the solution. For that matter, the solution might just be to let things settle and find their own level. Although next week is a bit confusing, by the end of the month, things will restore themselves in a lovely way. So, you have to wait things out and do this with grace, patience and kindness to others. Cut someone some slack. It’s no biggie.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your focus on family, home repairs and redecorating projects, as well as entertaining at home, will continue this month. The key is to be patient with family members, especially older relatives and parents. Bite your tongue before you say something you might regret. Read the room. Censor your words. What’s to be gained by a clever but nasty retort? Nothing. But if you refrain from doing this, you gain in personal discipline by practising patience. Resist the urge to coerce others into your way of thinking, even if you’re right. Instead, take a step back – look at your life – alphabetize your blessings. The challenges this week are temporary.

June 8 and 9, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

Northern Hemisphere

June 8, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 8 has an illumination of 5%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 8 the Moon is 2.05 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 2.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,723.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,868,363.75 km

Southern Hemisphere

9 June 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 9 has an illumination of 10%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 9 the Moon is 3.03 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 3.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,285.43 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,885,830.25 km

Merry meet dear Sisters, Brothers, and Honored Guests, Welcome to WOTC!

I am typing one handed for the next few days because I tripped over our 100-pound male, Merlin, yesterday and flew through the air a little which was fun, but the landing wasn’t. I landed face down, did not hit my head thanks to my angels and other protection but did sprain both wrists, hit my both knees and my back isn’t talking to me. My left wrist is immobilized in a hard wrist splint thingy but still hurts if I try to use it very much. So, once again I win “not looking where I’m going and wind-up hurt award.” 😂 I will post what I can daily until my right wrist says stop. No tomorrow posts for now.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!

Merry part until we merry meet again!

June 7 and 8, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

Northern Hemisphere

June 7, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 7 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 7 the Moon is 1.03 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 1.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,890.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,850,243.38 km

Southern Hemisphere

8 June 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 8 has an illumination of 5%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 8 the Moon is 2.05 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 2.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,723.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,868,363.75 km

June 6 and 7, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

 

Northern Hemisphere

June 6, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on June 6 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 6 the Moon is 29.51 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 379,044.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,831,474.03 km

Southern Hemisphere

7 June 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 7 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 7 the Moon is 1.03 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 1.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,890.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,850,243.38 km

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday

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Wednesday Source: lightwarriorslegion.com

Wednesday Source: plentifulearth.com

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Gender: Masculine

Deities: Athena, Hermes, Lugh, Mercury, Odin, Woden

Colors: Yellow, Silver, Gray, Purple, Orange, Mixed Colors

Crystals: Agates, Amber, Aventurine, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Mercury/Quicksilver, Pumice, Sodalite, Zinc

Herbs & Plants: Aspen Trees, Ferns, Lavender, Lilies, Periwinkle

Incenses: Eucalyptus, Mercury Oil, Jasmine, Lavender, Sweetpea

Energies & Associations: Answers, Arts, Business Transaction, Chance, Charisma, Communication, Creativity, Debt, Divination, Education, Fear, Flexibility, Fortune, Gambling, Luck, Mental Health, Psychic Work, Quickness, Study, Summoning Spirits, Swiftness, Teaching, Travel, Work, Writing

June 5 and 6, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

Northern Hemisphere

June 5, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on June 5 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 5 the Moon is 28.45 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,456.53 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,812,060.77 km

Southern Hemisphere

6 June 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on June 6 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 6 the Moon is 29.51 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 379,044.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,831,474.03 km

June 3 and 4, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Source: MoonGiant.com

Northern Hemispheres

June 3, 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on June 3 has an illumination of 12%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 3 the Moon is 26.26 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 12%
Moon Age: 26.26 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 367,092.31 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,771,323.70 km

Southern Hemispheres

4 June 2024

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the June 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on June 4 has an illumination of 5%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 4 the Moon is 27.36 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.36 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,393.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,792,008.85 km

An Herbal Grimoire – Honeysuckle and Lavender

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Believe it or not, most of the herbs in the B’s have Masculine connections.

Goddess Herb Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle has a feminine aspect. It is closely connected to Jupiter and with the element of Earth.
Honeysuckle is widely used in spellcasting for prosperity spells and love charms as well as memory,
healing and power. But there is an honesty aspect connected with this herb. Ensure you are pure and
honest about your intentions when working with this herb, to not insult it.
Honeysuckle can be very potent and lend significant strength to money spells. But remember, when
asking for personal gains, something we should not do, you must be very specific in your intentions. The
energies that this herb will create can be powerful enough to carry you years.

Spellcrafting hint: When working prosperity spells, please be specific and ensure that when requesting
anything from the Universe that you are not asking for personal gain. So, for example, instead of asking
for money to come to you to go on vacation, ask instead, for long lasting and focused prosperity to carry
you and those you love and care for successfully through the future. To lend energy to your efforts and
your strengths to prosper and keep working to fulfill your own destiny.

God Herb Lavender

Lavender has a masculine aspect. It is closely connected with Mercury and the element of Air. Lavender
is an essential herb to have in Spellcasting or Magickal working. Witches have used this particular herb
for centuries. Lavender lends its energies of protection, love, clarity, purification, peace, protection, as
well as visions, clairvoyance, clarity of thought and inner calming.
Lavender is a very powerful herb. Ask this herb to lend its energies, but be careful. This one simple herb
can have a powerful kick! The energies that come from this one plant can bounce through the Universe
and can touch millions to gain exponential strength as it comes back to you threefold.
Spellcasting with this herb to gain insight, or clarity can and will manifest itself as a quest for knowledge,
a quest for understanding. So, while you may be thinking that it will help you to understand something
that you are struggling with, it may not come that way, instead it may come in the form of pushing you
to educate yourself with research and reading. This will then help you to find that clarity as you are now
more knowledgeable.
Remember Witches, the energies that come back to us from the Universe, may not manifest the way we
intended or even the way we think. But please do understand, those energies will come back to you. If
your intentions are pure and honest and are not meant to harm anyone, you will be rewarded beyond
your imagining.

Blessed Be Brothers & Sisters!
Happy Spellcasting!

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, June 2 to Saturday, June 8, 2024

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All Signs

The overall tone of this week is about working together, pooling resources and helping each other. This includes group brainstorming and all aspects of teamwork. In a timely way, this cooperative vibe culminates with Thursday’s New Moon, which happens to line up with fair Venus – ruler of relationships. “But soft! What news from yonder Tinder breaks?” For many this is an opportunity for a new romance! Count on the fact that the seeds that are planted this week can grow into a loving, emotional, compassionate support system with someone. If you want to be adored – be adorable. If you want to be loved – be lovable. Or you can also be yourself and see how your luck holds.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a fabulous week to socialize! You’re friendly and eager to meet new faces and see new places. Try to take a short trip because you’ll love talking to others, especially younger people. Basically, you have a warm feeling in your tummy. You appreciate your surroundings and feel fortunate. Because of your good feelings, people will be drawn to you. You’re also full of clever ideas, which is one reason you might take a class or learn something new. You might write. It’s a strong time for those in sales, marketing, teaching and acting. With Mars in your sign, you have high energy, confidence and optimism! (This sounds like a sales pitch.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You have a strong focus on money, cash flow and earnings this week, which is no surprise because you are full of moneymaking ideas! Not only that, you will attract money to you. Because of the circumstances, many of you will shop for something that pleases you – perhaps antiques, collectibles or art. (You have a discerning eye and you’re a collector.) However, at a deeper level, some of you will take some time this week to think about your values. In other words, what really matters in life? What do you want for yourself? Thursday’s New Moon is the perfect time to think about what you want in practical terms and what is really important to you. This matters.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It’s your birthday, which is why you’re raring to go! This week the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and the New Moon on Thursday are all in Gemini. These odds favour you! This is the perfect time to take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you think about the image you create on your world. Should you change something? Shoes? Wardrobe? Hair? Thursday’s New Moon is an excellent time to plan this. Tweak the impression you create! This same New Moon will attract romance and warm relationships to you. New love or new friendships will enrich your life. And with your ruler Mercury in your sign, you’ve got lots to say!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Expect a mix of influences this week. Mars high in your chart indicates that you’re revved up and ambitious! You’re prepared to go after what you want. Nevertheless, five other planets are “hiding”, which means you are the puppetmaster pulling strings from behind the scenes or you’ve decided to sit this one out. Possibly, your focus is turning inward this week as you wonder what is really making things work for you. What areas of your life should you emphasize now? You can sense that this is a time of preparation and that big things await you in about a year. “Patience, Grasshopper.” Bide your time because success is almost within your grasp.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a popular week! Not only will you enjoy the company of younger people, you’ll also be attracted to creative, artistic individuals. (The talents of others can leave you breathless.) The reason this is such a popular time for you is the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and this week’s New Moon are all sitting in your House of Friendships. This will attract new friends into your world. You will also enjoy getting together with old friends and staying in touch. Likewise, it will encourage you to join or be part of groups and organizations. It’s the perfect week to think about your hopes and dreams for the future and how you can bring them from the abstract into the concrete (or bark chips, if you prefer).

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is an amazing time for you because there’s a gaggle of planets at the top of your chart – the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and this week, the New Moon! Astrologers refer to the Moon and the Sun as planets because it’s easy. (But we do know better.) This is a very “public,” high-viz influence, which means you look charming, tactful, successful and affluent. However, the New Moon this week offers you an opportunity to think about your life direction and where you’re headed. (This is the only time all year that the New Moon will take place at the top of your chart.) Therefore, take some time to think about what you want for yourself in the future.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You want to expand your world, learn new things and travel to new places. You have that feeling that “surely there’s something exciting that I can do?” If you can’t travel, take day trips and visit museums, art galleries and restaurants. Naturally, these are things you enjoy doing anyway but now you want to shake things up a little to feel you have more adventure in your life. Make an effort to learn and study something new because this is a rewarding time for you to expand your mind. One tiny caveat: fiery Mars is opposite your sign for the next few weeks, which might create tension with partners. Actually, this is a great training opportunity to develop patience.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It’s interesting that there’s such a strong emphasis in your life right now on high finance, shared property, insurance matters, taxes, debt – and sex. (Nothing casual here – not really.) In addition, fiery Mars is urging you to work hard to accomplish as much as possible. Naturally, there are other things happening for you because nobody is just “one sign” – we’re all an exciting collection of signs. Some people have a wider variety in their chart than others. Nevertheless, from a Scorpio perspective, this is a pretty intense week! This particular New Moon is your opportunity to think about how to use the resources you have, as well as the resources of others, to your best advantage. Ideas?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

How curious that there’s so much planetary energy directly opposite your sign! It’s like the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. (Which, incidentally, actually occurred on October 26, 1881 and lasted one minute.) This week the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and the New Moon are all opposite your sign, which means you’re giving a lot of focus to partnerships and close friendships. No question. Fortunately, because the New Moon is part of this passel of planets, you have an opportunity to see how you can improve these relationships. (Obviously, this means a way to change your own behaviour – not the behaviour of others.) But it will be worth it to get a better result!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re an industrious sign and willing to put up with discomfort to achieve your dreams. “There’s gold in them thar hills!” But it’s important to know when fortune favours you because this is certainly the case this week. Five planets are in your House of Employment, which will rev your engines. The Sun will make you focus on efficiency and effectiveness. You will strive to make every action count. And you’ll derive satisfaction from doing things well. Mercury is an excellent time for mental work. (You won’t ignore details.) Venus will help you relate to coworkers and discuss agreements. Jupiter will improve your job or help you get a better job. And finally, the New Moon is a great chance to think about how to improve your job and your health. Not too shabby.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Lucky you! The majority of planets right now are actually in the most playful part of your chart, which will promote opportunities to travel, enjoy vacations, explore social outings and enjoy the arts, the entertainment world and the creative efforts of others. Children will also be a source of joy and fun for you, along with sports events and playful outings. In addition, you will feel eager to express your own creative energy and talents. On top of this, not only will you be drawn to fun interactions with others and socializing – romance will flourish! Fortunately, you’re confident about making the first move or speaking up. Oh yes, life is interesting.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

While Virgo has a preponderance of planets at the top of their chart, you are just the opposite. Five planets are sitting at the bottom of your chart highlighting your personal world and everything to do with home and family. This is why you’re happy to tackle home repairs, redecorating projects and enjoy increased involvement with parents and family members. Entertain at home! Furthermore, while many of you will look for ways to improve your home, others will think about moving and changing their residence to something they prefer. (This is possible within the next 12 months.) Stock the fridge!